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This lively and elegantly written book makes important suggestions on how to think about fundamental questions in metaphysics. It is not overly technical, so can be tackled by the interested amateur, but at the same time offers provocative thoughts, from which the professional philosopher could benefit. -- Jane Heal, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, UK 20131009 William Charlton's thesis that to understand the topics of metaphysics is to understand the grammar of our language sets him radically at odds with most contemporary metaphysics and most contemporary philosophy of language. The interest of his incisive and instructive book lies in the detail of his arguments. This is a book to be reckoned with. -- Alasdair MacIntyre, Alasdair MacIntyre, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, University of Notre Dame, USA 20131011 I find it fascinating and full of insights ... this book is always provocative, insightful, and original. -- Martha Nussbaum, Department of Philosophy and Law School, University of Chicago, USA 20131011

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William Charlton was Head of the Philosophy Department at Edinburgh University, UK. He has taught Humanity at Glasgow University and Philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. He is now retired.

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